New products that can be added to animal feed are being promoted to reduce greenhouse gas – specifically enteric methane emissions – in dairy and beef production. Are these products safe, and how do they work? For expert insight, we reached out to Dr. Ermias Kebreab, associate dean for global engagement in the College of... The post Are Feed Additives for Dairy Cows Safe? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

While black licorice certainly isn’t our favorite Halloween treat, some of you love the aromatic candy. In fact, we’d divide people into two groups – those who dislike black licorice and those who love it. If you happen to fall into the latter group, you may want to be cautious. According to the American Heart... The post Should You Skip Black Licorice This Halloween? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Food safety is a top priority for food buyers and producers. Best Food Facts has been taking a deep dive into aquaculture, asking experts how fish are raised on farms and if these farm-raised fish and seafood are safe to eat. We talked to Dr. Jonathan van Senten, assistant professor and Extension specialist in aquaculture... The post Are Farm-Raised Fish and Seafood Safe to Eat? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

How can you know the fish and seafood you are choosing is safe and nutritious? At Best Food Facts, we have been diving into fish farming – also known as aquaculture. For our questions about nutrition, we reached out to two experts. Connie Diekman is a registered dietitian who serves as a food and nutrition... The post Are Farmed Fish as Nutritious as Wild-Caught Fish? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Cast aside your snorkel and flippers. This deep dive into U.S. aquaculture is virtual! Join Best Food Facts as we tour four U.S. fish and seafood farms with food bloggers Courtney Paige, A Paige of Positivity, and Cathy Trochelman, Lemon Tree Dwelling. While around 80% of fish and seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported,... The post Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture: A Deep Dive at Four “Fintastic” Farms appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Many types of fish and seafood available in retail stores and restaurants are raised through aquaculture, sometimes called fish farming. One question we have heard: Is aquaculture a sustainable way to raise protein? We turned to two leading experts to get answers to our questions. Dr. Jacob Bledsoe is an Assistant Professor & Aquaculture Extension... The post Is Aquaculture a Sustainable Way to Produce Fish and Seafood? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Almost half of the fish and seafood around the world is produced through aquaculture. “Aquaculture” may be a new term for many people, who likely have questions about what it is and if fish farming is sustainable. We turned to two experts to learn more. Dr. Jacob Bledsoe is an Assistant Professor & Aquaculture Extension... The post How Does Aquaculture Affect Water Supplies? appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Cast aside your snorkel and flippers. This deep dive into U.S. aquaculture is virtual! Join Best Food Facts as we tour Evans Fish Farm near Pierson, Florida, with food blogger Cathy Trochelman of Lemon Tree Dwelling. It’s part of our four-farm Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture tour showcasing farmers’ commitment to sustainably raising home-grown, nutritious... The post Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture: Evans Fish Farm appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Cast aside your snorkel and flippers. This deep dive into U.S. aquaculture is virtual! Join Best Food Facts as we tour Riverence trout farm in Idaho’s scenic Magic Valley with food blogger Courtney Paige with A Paige of Positivity. It’s part of our four-farm Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture tour showcasing farmers’ commitment to sustainably... The post Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture: Riverence Trout Farm appeared first on Best Food Facts.

Cast aside your snorkel and flippers. This deep dive into U.S. aquaculture is virtual! Join Best Food Facts as we tour Wisconsin’s Rushing Waters rainbow trout farm with food blogger Courtney Paige with A Paige of Positivity. It’s part of our four-farm Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture tour showcasing farmers’ commitment to sustainably raising home-grown,... The post Hooked on Sustainable U.S. Aquaculture: Rushing Waters Trout Farm appeared first on Best Food Facts.